The 2010 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 16th in the National Football League (NFL) and their eighth under head coach Jack Del Rio. The Jaguars, who were in their second year of "rebuilding" under general manager Gene Smith, finished with an 8–8 record, marginally improving on their 7–9 record from 2009, but were eliminated from playoff contention for the third consecutive season, despite starting the season with an 8–5 record, and much like 2006, they would go on to lose their final three games. Although blackouts were a problem in 2009 for the franchise, they sold out all of their 2010 home games.
Offseason Notable transactions Acquisitions WR Kassim Osgood, free agent signed on March 6, 2010. DE Aaron Kampman, free agent signed on March 7, 2010. LB Kirk Morrison, acquired in trade on April 24, 2010. LB Freddy Keiaho, free agent signed on April 30, 2010. G Justin Smiley, acquired in trade on May 25, 2010.
Departures WR Torry Holt, released on February 11, 2010. OT Tra Thomas, released on February 11, 2010. DT Rob Meier, released on February 11, 2010. DT John Henderson, released on April 26, 2010. LB Brian Iwuh, released on April 26, 2010. DT Montavious Stanley, released on April 26, 2010. LB Clint Ingram, declared free agent. RB Allen Patrick, released on May 25, 2010. DE Reggie Hayward, released on July 7, 2010.
Trades DE Quentin Groves was traded to the Oakland Raiders for a 5th round pick in the 2010 NFL draft. The Jaguars traded their 4th round pick (108 overall) to the Oakland Raiders for a 5th round pick (153 overall) and LB Kirk Morrison. The Jaguars traded their 5th round pick (158 overall) to the New Orleans Saints for a 4th round pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
NFL draft
Staff Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 staff Front office Chairman/CEO – Wayne Weaver Senior vice president of football operations/general counsel – Paul Vance General manager/senior vice president of player personnel – Gene Smith Director of football administration – Tim Walsh Director of player personnel – Terry McDonough Assistant director of pro personnel – Louis Clark Assistant director of college personnel – Tim Mingey
Head coaches Head coach – Jack Del Rio
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Dirk Koetter Quarterbacks – Mike Shula Running backs – Earnest Byner Wide receivers – Todd Monken Tight ends – Rob Boras Offensive line – Andy Heck Assistant offensive line – Ron Heller Offensive staff assistant – Matt Griffin Offensive quality control – Johnny Cox Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Mel Tucker Defensive line – Joe Cullen Assistant defensive line – Ben Albert Linebackers – Mark Duffner Defensive backs – Cory Undlin Assistant defensive backs – Thom Kaumeyer
Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Russ Purnell Assistant special teams – Nate Kaczor
Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Luke Richesson Assistant strength and conditioning – Jason George Strength staff assistant – Mike Eubanks Strength staff assistant – Anthony Lomando
Final roster
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 13 at Philadelphia Eagles L 27–28 0–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap 2 August 21 Miami Dolphins L 26–27 0–2 EverBank Field Recap 3 August 28 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 19–13 1–2 Raymond James Stadium Recap 4 September 2 Atlanta Falcons W 13–9 2–2 EverBank Field Recap
Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 12 Denver Broncos W 24–17 1–0 EverBank Field Recap 2 September 19 at San Diego Chargers L 13–38 1–1 Qualcomm Stadium Recap 3 September 26 Philadelphia Eagles L 3–28 1–2 EverBank Field Recap 4 October 3 Indianapolis Colts W 31–28 2–2 EverBank Field Recap 5 October 10 at Buffalo Bills W 36–26 3–2 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 6 October 18 Tennessee Titans L 3–30 3–3 EverBank Field Recap 7 October 24 at Kansas City Chiefs L 20–42 3–4 Arrowhead Stadium Recap 8 October 31 at Dallas Cowboys W 35–17 4–4 Cowboys Stadium Recap 9 Bye 10 November 14 Houston Texans W 31–24 5–4 EverBank Field Recap 11 November 21 Cleveland Browns W 24–20 6–4 EverBank Field Recap 12 November 28 at New York Giants L 20–24 6–5 New Meadowlands Stadium Recap 13 December 5 at Tennessee Titans W 17–6 7–5 LP Field Recap 14 December 12 Oakland Raiders W 38–31 8–5 EverBank Field Recap 15 December 19 at Indianapolis Colts L 24–34 8–6 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap 16 December 26 Washington Redskins 8–7 EverBank Field Recap 17 January 2 at Houston Texans L 17–34 8–8 Reliant Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 2: at San Diego Chargers
Week 3: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 4: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 5: at Buffalo Bills
Week 6: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 10: vs. Houston Texans
Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 12: at New York Giants
Week 13: at Tennessee Titans
Week 14: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week 15: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 16: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 17: at Houston Texans
Standings Division
Conference
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